Softball Recap: Rocky River Wins Going Away Against Lutheran West

Pirates

Margin (Wins)

04/01/25 @ Lorain	20
04/17/25 @ Bay	17
03/27/25 vs Bedford	15
04/29/25 @ Valley Forge	14
05/14/25 @ Lutheran West	11

Rocky River got themselves on the board against Lutheran West on Wednesday, but Lutheran West never followed suit. They put the hurt on the Longhorns with a sharp 11-0 win. The result was nothing new for the Pirates, who have now won nine matchups by eight runs or more so far this season.

Lutheran West's batters probably weren't too happy with Ava Mae DeMooy, who pitched a no hitter and racked up eight Ks (she gave up four walks). DeMooy has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than one hit in three consecutive appearances.

At the plate, the team relied heavily on Rylie Quaiser, who went a perfect 4-for-4 with three stolen bases, three runs, and three RBI. That's the most runs she has posted since back in May of 2024. Leigh Konet was another key player, going 2-for-3 with one home run, two runs, and one triple.

Rocky River hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Lutheran West struck out eight times.

With the victory, Rocky River broke their three-game losing streak and moved their record to 11-8. As for Lutheran West, they now have a losing record of 9-10.

Looking ahead, Rocky River will be taking part in a tournament against Midview at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Lutheran West, they will challenge Bard Early College at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday.